Xiphophorus birchmanni Lechner & Radda, 1987
Sheepshead swordtail

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed); 7 cm (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8.19999980926514; dH range: 5 - 20
Distribution:  Central America: Rio Panuco basin in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in fast flowing waters.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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